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      <image:title>Blog - Remembering Rennyo - Rennyo's letters (ofumi, in Japanese), now collected in what we know as his Gobunshō (letters of entrusting), were simple yet profound. They addressed the anxieties and spiritual yearnings of everyday people living through the pervasive war, famine, and social upheaval that marked the age. In clear and concise language, Rennyo explained the core tenets of Jodo Shinshu, emphasizing the concept of Shinjin or True Entrusting – the complete reliance on Amida Buddha's compassion for rebirth in the Pure Land.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These letters transcended mere religious instruction. Rennyo offered solace and guidance, creating a sense of community among geographically dispersed followers. He fostered a network of lay devotees who hand-copied and distributed his letters, ensuring their message reached a vast and often remote audience. Rennyo's epistolary outreach proved both revolutionary and wildly successful, transforming Jodo Shinshu from a struggling sect to a vibrant religious movement with a loyal following. Thanks to him, Jodo Shinshu would become the largest Buddhist denomination in Japan.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Growing up Catholic, one of my greatest fears was dying and going to hell. I was so terrified by its descriptions that I would pray for forgiveness every night before bed just in case I should die in my sleep. I was taught that falling short of God’s expectations was a sure ticket to eternal, fiery torment. Yes, I learned a lot about God’s love and forgiveness as well. But Confession was held once a week at the church and that meant six days of living dangerously in-between.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Bombu Review: Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa - Sweet Bean Paste, by Durian Sukegawa, One World Publishers, 2017</image:title>
      <image:caption>Like so many of us, Sentaro has a past. Sadly, his has been marked by a pattern of failures. He drinks too much, has a criminal record, finds no solace in his work making dorayaki at a local shop, and is deeply in debt. He is a man on the verge of giving up. That is until he meets Tokue. Is it possible that someone has had it harder than him? Has seen more sorrow? Yet, this old woman manages to exert a confidence that catches Sentaro off guard. Tokue not only makes the best sweet bean paste that he has ever tasted, but she goes about it with a happiness and love that seems impossible to derive from such a mundane task. In learning both her craft and about her past, Sentaro finds his world transforming. Is this the power of friendship and acceptance? Durian’s writing is relatable and poetic. His characters are human and tender. This was a hard book to put down as their stories unfolded, intertwined, and came to a tear-inducing crescendo. If you like stories of loss, love, and redemption, this one is for you! In Jodo Shinshu, we stress the importance of accepting ourselves and each other as we are. Amida’s Primal Vow does not discriminate and neither should we. In entrusting ourselves to that Promise and looking upon our lives and the lives of those around us with gratitude and compassion, none of us are above redemption.</image:caption>
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